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Australia's Defence Strategic Review (DSR) is a significant overhaul of the country's defence posture to become self-reliant amid the challenges posed by the "missile age" in modern conflict and China's military build-up. The DSR focuses on investing in long-range missiles, forging new defence partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, and aims to address strategic challenges centered on air and sea in the Indo-Pacific region.Summary
Dr Ashok Sharma in an analysis of the Defence Refor the Australian Institute of International Affairs, makes the following points:
- Australia's Defence Strategic Review aims to overhaul its defence posture to become more self-reliant due to the "missile age" in modern conflict.
- The focus is on investing in long-range missiles, precision strike capabilities, and strengthening defence relationships with like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's dominance.
- Closer defence ties have been forged with traditional allies and new partners like Japan and India.
- More funding is allocated to long-range missiles for security deterrence, prioritizing them over the army's land-based role.
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- Article Source: Home - Australian Institute of International Affairs - Australian Institute of International Affairs
- Reputable source note patron: His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Partially funded by Australian Government: Funding for public research into foreign policy issues ...
